| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $244.43 | 9.750% | $268.2619 | $268.26 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.59 | 11.144% | $21.7731 | $21.77 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.60 | 4.649% | $81.2076 | $81.21 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.64 | 6.464% | $208.2862 | $208.29 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.38 | 4.720% | $149.1003 | $149.10 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.87 | 6.205% | $77.3916 | $77.39 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.44 | 13.462% | $53.8264 | $53.83 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.95 | $859.8471 | $859.85 | $859.85 | $859.90 | |